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Quality, Testing and Technical

Materials that perform as intended, consistently, in production.

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The question I ask of every development is simple: is the intention answered in this material, in its intended product? Can the wearer move and do the activity? Does the fabric hold its depth, with no sheerness? Does it still do all of that after fifty washes and across ten thousand metres of production?

I have led global lab testing operations and quality standards for apparel, pressure-tested performance materials in climate chambers, and partnered with testing and compliance teams to evolve test methods and set data points through development for bulk replication. I bring that rigour to your materials, products and vendors.

What this includes

Quality & Technical in practice

  • 01

    Collaborating on fit and function to validate that materials perform as intended.

  • 02

    Establishing material and product testing protocols, performance standards and specifications to ensure consistent quality across production.

How we work

A clear path from brief to delivery

  1. STEP 1

    Define

    Performance attributes and the standards each material and product must meet, written as clear specifications.

  2. STEP 2

    Test

    Fabric and garment testing protocols, including wear trials, climate chamber and fit assessments.

  3. STEP 3

    Validate

    Collaboration with fit and garment technology so material, construction and intent agree.

  4. STEP 4

    Replicate

    Data points and checks through development and production so bulk matches the approved standard.

Frequently asked

Questions about quality & technical

What does product testing and validation involve?

Physical and performance testing at fabric and garment level, wear trials with product testers, fit assessments, and reviews with weavers, knitters and manufacturers, all measured against written performance standards and specifications.

Can you help fix a quality problem that is already in production?

Yes. Diagnosing issues such as sheerness, pilling, shade variation or dimensional stability, then re-engineering the material or process, is a large part of my experience.

Do you write specifications and test protocols we can keep?

Yes. Everything I establish is documented so your team and vendors can run it after the engagement ends.

Ready to talk about quality & technical?

Email lisa@textiles360.net or use the contact form.

Contact Lisa